the old iPhone concepts were so funny

The video likely worked due to the relatable humor of absurd tech concepts and the unexpected, meme-like inclusion of a popular character expressing a common creator grievance, creating a sense of shared experience and amusement.

The video showcases humorous and absurd concepts for older iPhones, including a toilet paper roll-shaped phone and a large tablet-like device. It then transitions to a clip of a character from Gravity Falls expressing frustration about their video being stolen and re-uploaded with a #slowed tag.